by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMKC ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 135 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UMKC. This makes it the #26 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMKC is $69,239. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMKC, compsci students borrow a median amount of $17,567 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,376.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $373 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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Of the 91 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from UMKC in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UMKC compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMKC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 196 students graduated with a master's degree in compsci from UMKC. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 181 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.